1,4-DIHYDROPYRIDINE AND PYRIDINE COMPOUNDS AS CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS

摘要

The present invention is directed in part towards methods of modulating the function of calcium channels with pyridine- or 1,4-dihydropyridine-based compounds. In addition, the invention describes methods of preventing and treating a cardiovascular disease or a neurological disorder in organisms with a compound identified by the invention. Furthermore, the invention pertains to pyridine- or 1,4-dihydropyridine-based compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.